IAPAC Gala Addresses the Mental Health Crisis in America
HOUSTON: The Indian American Public Affairs Council (IAPAC) hosted its annual gala at the Junior League of Houston, focusing on the urgent issue of mental health in America. Themed “Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in America,” the event brought together over 220 attendees, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, to foster dialogue and inspire […]
TCC FALL 2024 | WINNERS: POWERSTARS | RUNNERS-UP: MASTERS
HOUSTON: Powerstars won the fourth TCC Taped Ball championship defeating finalist Masters in the final of the Fall 2024 tournament. Masters, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, delivered a disciplined bowling performance. Despite their efforts, Powerstars managed to post a competitive total of 119/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Navin Negi lit up […]
FIS Presents Presents Webinar on Indian Participation in US Elections
HOUSTON: On November 3, before the American Presidential General Elections, Foundation for India Studies (FIS), a non-profit organization serving the Houston community for the past 18 years, presented a timely webinar before the American General elections to discuss how the Indian diaspora in America was likely to vote in the 2024 American General elections. The […]
Trump’s Red Tide Sinks Democrat Kamala Harris, but Lifts Some of the South Asian Local Candidates
HOUSTON: Former President Donald Trump’s landslide election is still reverberating through the local Indo-American community. Trump secured his nonconsecutive term by winning the electoral college by 295 compared to 226 for Harris. According to one theory, 13 million Democrats, who had voted for Biden in 2020, simply stayed home for various reasons. Some of the […]
SACC Gala Honors Legacy of Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
HOUSTON: The South Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) Annual Gala 2024 was dedicated to the Legacy of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson. The award recipient was none other than her daughter Erica Lee-Carter who will serve the balance of her term thru Jan 20th, 2025 at 18th Congressional District. The Democratic Congressional nominee for the next […]
Guyanese President Mohammed Irfaan Ali Transits in Houston
HOUSTON: Guyanese President Mohammed Irfaan Ali was welcomed by Congressman Al Green, former Houston Mayor (and Democratic nominee for late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat) Sylvester Turner and Consul General of Guyana to the United States Lutfi S. Hassan during a short three-hour transit stop at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. President Ali thanked them […]
Sewa’s 4th Annual Charity Golf Event Triumphs with Resounding Success
HOUSTON: Sewa International’s annual charity golf event, held in remembrance of 9/11, celebrated its fourth year at the scenic Clear Creek Golf Course in Houston. Anup Bhasin, Joint Coordinator of Sewa International Houston, warmly welcomed the golfers and guests, introducing Dan Davis, the Mayor of Manvel, one of the youngest mayors in the country. Mayor […]
Senate Candidate Colin Allred Meets Local Asian Businesses
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: During an election stop in the Houston area last Thursday, September 5, US Senate candidate, Democrat Colin Allred met with student leaders from the University of Houston and host a roundtable discussion with Asian small business leaders in Sugar Land. Allred is currently serving his third term representing the 32nd […]
IAPAC Co-Hosts “Into the Light” Conference to Address Human Trafficking in Greater Houston
HOUSTON: On August 20th, the Indian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), in collaboration with Harris County and the Raindrop Foundation, hosted a pivotal conference at the Raindrop Turkish House. The event, titled “Into the Light: Confronting Human Trafficking in Greater Houston,” aimed to raise awareness about the pressing issue of human trafficking in the region. […]
TCC Summer Premier T10 Championship : Bulls Winners, WOMCC Runners Up
HOUSTON: The TCC Summer Premier T10 Finals for Division I teams, held on August 26, 2024, showcased an exciting clash between the Bulls and WOMCC. WOMCC won the toss and chose to bat first, setting a target of 85 runs. This was the first T10 tournament by TCC Taped Ball and it was a big […]
TCC Taped Ball SummerT10 PRO 2024 | Winners: Cougars | Runners Up: SLL
HOUSTON: This Summer T10 tournament was the first time TCC has forayed into the very exciting 10 over a side tournament and it enjoyed great success topped by an exciting final. The Professional Final for Div II teams was played on a warm sunny morning for cricket on 18th August 2024. The final was between […]
TCC TAPED BALL SPRING PREMIER 2024 | WINNERS: TUSKERS | RUNNERS UP: WOMCC
HOUSTON: Spring 2024 TCC Taped Ball tournament is sponsored by Desi Junction. The Spring 2024 Premier Final was played under perfect cricketing conditions on June 15th, 2024. The final featured the Tuskers, who were appearing in their third final, and WOMCC, a team with one championship under their belt and in their second final. WOMCC […]
TCC Taped Ball Pro Spring 2024 [] Winers: The Legends [] Runners Up: Masters
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HOUSTON: Spring 2024 TCC Taped Ball tournament is sponsored by Desi Junction. The Professional Final was played on a warm sunny afternoon for cricket on 15th June 2024. The final was between The Legends (previously known as Champions CC II) in their third final, and Masters in their first final. This tournament is once in […]
IACT Holds Prayer Meeting in Wake of Trump’s Miraculous Escape
HOUSTON: The Indo American Conservatives of Texas, swiftly reacting to the assassination attempt on the former President Trump, organized a community meeting of prayer and hope, while the seminal image of the miraculous escape of Trump with blood oozing from his cheeks is still haunting the minds of many. On Tuesday, July 16, community members […]
India Won the World Cup – and I can finally say, I was there!
By Rugwed Damle (Twitter @helicoptershots) BARBADOS: “It’s India who won the T20 World Cup after 17 years – the drought is over ”. Iconic words from Ravi Shastri after Hardik Pandya bowled the last ball to Andre Nortje as India pulled off a heist to beat South Africa in the Finals of 2024 ICC T20 […]
Indian American Community Celebrates BJP Victory at GSH Auditorium
HOUSTON: To celebrate the stupendous performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha Elections in India, the Indian American community in Houston hosted a celebration event to mark the occasion. Around 400 people joined the event and over 50 volunteers were recognised on stage for their efforts.Various community […]
Nailbiter India-Pakistan T20: A Match Made in NYC, Viewed in Houston
By Rugwed Damle “Agar Gabbar ko koi hara Sakta hai to woh khud Gabbar”. The iconic lines from Sholay went perfectly well for the Pakistan cricket team post the marquee clash at Nassau county cricket stadium in Long Island New York was the host India Pakistan World Cup clash on June 9 2024. The jampacked […]
New Sankalps from the Sadhana in Kanniyakumari
By Prime Minister Narendra Modi My Fellow Indians, The biggest festival of democracy, the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, is concluding today in our nation, the Mother of Democracy. After a three-day spiritual journey in Kanniyakumari, I have just boarded the plane for Delhi.Through the day, Kashi and numerous other seats have been in the midst […]
AANHPI Heritage Month & The Inflation Reduction Act
By Julia Lothrop During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, our communities celebrate the rich cultures, heritage, and accomplishments of AANHPI people. May is also a time to recognize remaining barriers to health and health care access for these communities and renew commitments to addressing racial disparities. Our ability to get […]
IAPAC Hosts Conversations over Coffee on Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Missouri City
MISSOURI CITY: On Sunday, May 5, 2024, The Indian American Political Action Committee hosted a Coffee Conversation at The Royal India Cuisine in Missouri City, aiming to illuminate the city’s entrepreneurial landscape. Despite Mayor Robin Elackatt’s absence due to weather-related emergencies, the event, co-chaired by Dr. Rajasree Nambron and Dr. Purusottam Sahoo, proceeded with enthusiasm. […]
